A software problem affecting the display panels of more than one dozen Toyota models has prompted the company to issue a recall, citing an elevated crash risk.
The Canadian recall affects 70,480 Lexus and Toyota vehicles across thirteen different models, the company said in an updated recall notice published by Transport Canada.
“On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the combination meter in the instrument panel not to display when the vehicle is started,” the notice says. “As a result, you may not be able to see certain information about the vehicle, including the speedometer, fuel gauge, warning lights and malfunction tell-tales.”
That lack of visibility could increase the risk of a crash, the company added, but noted that the recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 12.3-inch display.
Toyota is sending notifications by mail to all owners of vehicles affected by the recall. The company recommends owners take recalled vehicles to a dealership to update the combination meter software. The notice notes that certain vehicles may need to have the combination meter replaced.
The makes, models, and model-years that are part of the recall include:
- Lexus LS, 2024, 2025
- Lexus RX 500H, 2025
- Lexus TX, 2024
- Toyota Camry, 2024
- Toyota Crown 2023, 2024, 2025
- Toyota Crown Signia, 2025
- Toyota GR Corolla, 2024, 2024
- Toyota Grand Highlander, 2024, 2025
- Toyota Highlander, 2023, 2024
- Toyota RAV4, 2023, 2024, 2025
- Toyota RAV4 Prime, 2023, 2024
- Toyota Tacoma, 2024
- Toyota Venza, 2023, 2024
The company recalled 322 cars across the country due to the risk of an airbag inflator rupture that can lead to injury or death, the Sept. 16 recall notice on Transport Canada’s website says.
“On certain vehicles, the driver-front airbag inflator could rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash,” the notice reads. “If this happens, the airbag may not fully inflate and fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants.”
Hyundai is also alerting all impacted owners by mail and is asking owners to take their vehicles to a dealership to replace the driver-front airbag inflator.
Toyota and Hyundai have issued a similar recall in the United States, impacting a total of 1.1 million vehicles due to issues with the instrument panel displays and seat belts.
